April 29, 2021

Dismissal of a legal malpractice claim.

The Appellate Division unanimously affirmed the Order which granted defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint. There is no basis other than speculation to support the allegation that, in the underlying action, if defendants-attorneys had served notice of entry sooner, the adverse party would not have sought leave to appeal.

Lindenwood Vil., Section C, Coop. Corp. v. Denenberg, NY Slip Op 02463 (1st Dep't April 22, 2021)

Here is the decision.